Dad’s Day – A Father’s Journey: Exploring being the Dad of a Child with Special Needs

3 March 2008

Saturday, 26 April 2008

Sunfield Professional Development Centre
Clent
Worcestershire
DY9 9PB

Tel: 01562 883183

This is a day just for dads of children with special needs/disabilities, It will be led by the famous Everest explorer, Stephen Venables. Stephen will relate his adventures on Everest to the journey of fatherhood. Stephen’s son, Ollie, had Autistic Spectrum Disorder and sadly, died of leukaemia three years ago. His book, “Ollie” has been widely praised.

The day will conclude with a session led by Barry Carpenter, also a Dad, on engaging fathers. This is a must for any dad rearing a child with special needs. Further details can be found on the following website:

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